Measuring the layers of Rick Adelman's greatness

***************All they know is they're Minnesota fans. They're Grandpa's fans, and they don't even know the half of what Grandpa means to the NBA.
Measuring the layers of Rick Adelman's greatness
Measuring the layers of Rick Adelman's greatness /

At 67 and with an opt-out in his contract, 2013-14 could be Rick Adelman's final season in the NBA.
At 67 and with an opt-out in his contract, 2013-14 could be Rick Adelman's final season in the NBA :: Bart Young/NBAE/Getty Images

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After playing for Rick Adelman with the Blazers, Terry Porter is now an assistant on his Wolves staff.
After playing for Rick Adelman with the Blazers, Terry Porter is now an assistant on his Wolves staff :: Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images

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Brad Miller (right) is one of the many loyal players to play under Rick Adelman for multiple teams.
Brad Miller (right) is one of the many loyal players to play under Rick Adelman for multiple teams :: Bill Baptist/NBAE/Getty Images

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Point guard Ricky Rubio has spent three non-playoff seasons with Rick Adelman in Minnesota.
Point guard Ricky Rubio has spent three non-playoff seasons with Rick Adelman in Minnesota :: Greg Nelson/SI

All they know is they're Minnesota fans. They're Grandpa's fans, and they don't even know the half of what Grandpa means to the NBA.


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Joan Niesen
JOAN NIESEN

Staff writer Joan Niesen returned to SI in 2014 after first coming to SI as an intern while in graduate school. She covers college football and the NFL.